Marines Deploy to Africa
As part of the fight to thwart Ebola, a special Marine expeditionary unit is deploying to Dakar, Senegal, from Moron, …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersTyphoon Kills 3 Airmen
Three airmen died Oct. 8 when they were swept out to sea while taking photos of waves generated by Typhoon …More
Coast Guard, Navy Return With $423m Cocaine Haul
The Coast Guard cutter Boutwell returned to port Oct. 6 with more than 28,000 pounds of cocaine seized during a …More
AF Reserve Surpasses YTD Recruiting, Retention Goal
The Air Force Reserve reported 6,386 accessions for the fiscal year that began last Oct. 1, through Aug. 1 – …More
McHugh: Tough Times Require Lean, Tough Army
Citing parallels with the scenario faced by his predecessors as the Vietnam War wound down, Army Secretary John M. McHugh …More
Plan To Battle Islamic Militants Draws Bipartisan Support
Republican and Democratic respondents to a recent poll expressed support for President Obama’s plan to use military force to defeat …More
More Protections Against Lenders Offered
The White House and Pentagon are moving forward with proposed regulations that would prevent predatory lenders from preying upon service …More
Cyber-Crime Weapon Joins Arsenal
Software systems should become more resistant to and able to detect cyber attacks, thanks to a new tool package now …More
Bilateral Agreement Signed
The U.S. and Afghanistan signed a bilateral agreement Sept. 30, which included a status-of-forces agreement and terms under which the …More
Report: Intruder Reached White House East Room
Contradicting early official reports, the U.S. Secret Service confirmed Sept. 29 that the former soldier who penetrated the grounds of …More
Medical Center CO Fired
Capt. Carlos LeBron was relieved from his duties as commander of U.S. Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC)-Asia Sept. 29, because …More
VA Helps Whistleblowers
Three whistleblowers who went public with complaints about misconduct at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical treatment facility in Phoenix, …More
Ebola Vaccine Candidate Tested
Defense medical researchers have received approval to begin testing a possible vaccine that could be effective in fighting the deadly …More
Nurse Practitioners to VA: Let Us Help
The chief spokesman for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners believes he and his colleagues can serve as an integral …More
Land-Mine Use Now Limited to Korea
The U.S. armed forces no longer will deploy anti-personnel mines during combat operations anywhere in the world except the Korean …More
White House Intruder Was Army Vet
Omar Gonzalez, the man who breached heavy security to reach the doors of the White House while carrying a knife, …More
Aircraft Hit ISIL Targets in Syria
Manned and unmanned combat aircraft and Tomahawk cruise missiles hit ISIL targets in Syria during a Sept. 23 overnight attack, …More
Space Cooperation Agreement Signed
The U.S. signed an agreement Sept. 23 with Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom that would set the groundwork for …More
Guard, Reserve Help Firefighting Efforts
Two specially equipped C-130 aircraft and their crews have joined the fight against wildfires in California and the Pacific Northwest. …More
AF To Change Oath Instructions
Airmen and officers no longer have to recite the words “So help me God” when taking their appointment oaths. The …More
Leaving? Turn in Your Medical Records
Sailors who are leaving the service should do everything they can to make sure their medical and dental records are …More
Ebola Relief Mission Takes Shape
U.S. Africa Command’s mission to help stem the spread of the deadly Ebola virus throughout West Africa is moving forward, …More
Newest Virginia-Class Sub Named
The newest Virginia-class attack submarine will be named Vermont, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced Sept. 18. Like other vessels in …More
Ebola Support Effort Launched
U.S. Africa Command plans to establish a joint-command headquarters in Monrovia, Liberia, with the mission of helping mitigate the spread …More
Vietnam Vets Receive Medal of Honor
Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins received the Medal of Honor from President Obama in a Sept. 12 …More
Somber Anniversary Marked
Military and civilian employees alike at Washington Navy Yard paused Sept. 16, to remember the colleagues who died during an …More
Holiday Mailing Deadlines Announced
The Naval Supply Systems Command released the schedule of mailing dates for persons who wish to ensure that cards, gifts …More
O’Seas Screening Process Quickened
Sailors and their families who are destined for overseas duty will be able to begin the overseas-screening process more quickly …More
Navy Encourages Sailors, Family To Take Survey
Concerned about low participation, the Navy is urging sailors to take part in the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study now …More
Marines Announce E-6 Promotions
The Marine Corps released the names of sergeants selected for promotion to staff sergeant Sept. 14. To view the list, …More
